The Firm: Hard Core Fusion $14.98
Hard Core Fusion is The FIRM s innovative hybrid of cardio and sculpting withamazing body-transFIRMing power. Master Instructor Allie Del Rio Pointerguides you through slimming cardio and body sculpting exercises that will giveyou the lean, strong body of your dreams. The high-energy cardio pushes yourbody to move to the beat while The FIRM s fresh body-sculpting exercises buffup your arms, hips, legs and abs. No matter your fitness level, stick with thissolid routine and FIRM up in no time!DVD Includes: 55-minute Complete Workout 35-Minute Express Workout BONUS: Learn The MovesOptional Equipment: The FIRM CardioWeights
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Last updated: December 1, 2009, 3:15 am
The Firm: Hard Core Fusion Customer reviews:
Average Rating: 5.0 Total Reviews: 9
(A. Chandler, 2009-11-20) I'll be the first to admit that most of the Firm fitness dvds trip me up because they tend to shout out the cueing while it's happening and use their own terms for certain workout moves (i.e. "funky biceps" etc.) so that you can sometimes get tripped up unless you do the Firm dvds often and know the moves and move names or unless you don't have a large collection of dvds so that you can learn how to do them via memorizing. I mention this because if you feel like you should shove aside all the Firm dvds if you, too, might get lost during some of them...think again on this one. It packs a punch and is easy to follow along. I really like it! CALORIC BURN: I wear a bodybugg (aka GoWear Fit) to monitor my daily caloric expenditure. This also tells me how many calories I burn per minute during a workout and how many I burn total during a workout. I mention this only so that you know what I say is based upon scientific measurement rather than perceived exertion...although I have a large library of dvds that I work out to, this is an excellent one and rated well for caloric burn, strength moves (to build muscle) and some cardio thrown in (to up the caloric expenditure). TRAINER: She is really good, comfortable in front of the camera, personable, and energetic SAFETY: Excellent instruction so that you not only do the moves right for optimum results, but that you do the moves safely. MUSIC: Firm music is always upbeat and flows smoothly to the rhythm of your moves WEIGHTS: Although Firm dvds always suggest various weights (light, medium, heavy) I always just use my medium weights...you decide what you need. I actually have their whole weight set so it's not that I am against buying all the tools they suggest, but always just use 6-7 lb weights during moves and have excellent results. So just know you can. FOCUS: strength training but gets your heart rate up with some cardio. Great combo. CUEING: It's actually some of the best cueing Firm offers...However, still, in the cardio portions there are some places those less coordinated may get a little tripped up but I promise you I have two left feet and I love this dvd so don't let this scare you off...I honestly think anyone can do it. I WISH they'd get some cueing comparable to some other dvds I have where there is just no doubt in your mind what the next move is and how to do it but I rarely keep a Firm dvd that I try and I seriously REALLY like this one...so this is no big deal. The cueing is EXCELLENT for the strength training moves and that is what the dvd focuses on mostly anyway. BACK UP TEAM: The usual Firm team, very cute and motivating. LEVEL: For any level. Beginners follow one trainer and you just add more weights as you advance so anyone can do it. CONCLUSION: You'll see results with this one, regardless of your level and it's a joy to do with an excellent trainer who is very motivating.
(R. Collins, 2009-11-02) Whenever I want a good all around workout this is one of the dvds I go for. I feel like I get a good overall weight work out and there is enough cardio to get my heart rate up. Allie is one of my favorite instructors.
(Tammy Lawson, 2009-10-28) I really am enjoying the Hard Core Fusion workout. It has the right amount of intensity and challenge but isn't too overwhelming. I think Allie is my favorite instructor with the firm because she explains things so well and is encouraging.
(Phedre Delaunay, 2009-10-09) I usually get bored with dvd workouts very quickly and they end up gathering dust in a corner. But I've stuck with this workout for over 4 months now. Allie is a great instructor! There is a short warm up, and then the fun starts. It's a tough, challenging workout that will give you results if you stick with it. You'll sweat with the cardio and burn with the muscle toning. All you need is some dumbbells and the desire to achieve great results.
(Alicia C, 2009-09-22) I love the difficulty of this workout and the fact that all you need is 2 sets of weights. Allie is a great instructor and the workout is very fun!